Page 1 of 9 First print date: 2015/07/28 Version: 1.1 SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING Product identifier: Identification as on the label/trade name: DEKOMPAKT Additional information: DEK SL/01 Relevant identification uses of the substance and uses advised against: Identified uses: Fertilizer. Uses advised against: Use only as directed. Details of the supplier of the Safety Data Sheet: NULANDIS, A Division of AECI Limited 14 Field Road, LILIANTON Emergency telephone numbers: Griffon Poison information centre: 082 446 8946 Poisons Information Helpline: 0861 555 777 Nulandis: (011) 823 8000 (o/h) Spill Tech: 086 100 0366 (a/h) SECTION 2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION Classification of the substances or mixture The mixture is classified according to: SANS 10234:2008, Regulation EC 1272/2008 [EU-GHS/CLP] Hazard classes/hazard categories Acute toxicity oral (Category 4) Serious eye damage (Category 1) Hazard statement H302 H318 For full text of H statements see section 16 The most important adverse effects The most important adverse physiochemical effects: None. The most important adverse human health effects: Harmful if ingested, causes serious eye damage.
Page 2 of 9 Label elements Hazard pictograms: Signal Word: Danger. Hazard Statements: H302 Harmful if swallowed. H318 Causes serious eye damage. Precautionary Statements: P260 Do not breathe mist/ vapours or spray. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. Special labelling of certain mixtures: None Other hazards: None. SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Substance/Mixture: Mixture Ingredients: Classification is based on the following ingredients which may be present. Substance name (IUPAC/EC) CAS No. Concentration Classification EC-No. % by weight EC1272/2008 Calcium nitrate 10124-37-5 40-50% Oxidising solid (Category 3) H272. Acute 233-332-1 toxicity oral (Category 4). Serious eye damage (Category 1). For full text of H statements see section 16 There are no additional ingredients present which, within the current knowledge of the supplier and in the concentrations applicable, are classified as hazardous to health or the environment and hence require reporting in this section. Occupational exposure limits, if available, are listed in Section 8.
Page 3 of 9 SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Description of first aid measures: In case of inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention. In case of skin contact: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention. In case of eye contact: Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention immediately. In case of ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed: Inhalation: None. Ingestions: Harmful if ingested. Skin contact: None. Eye contact: Causes serious eye damage. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed: None. SECTION 5. FIRE -FIGHTING MEASURE Extinguisher media: Suitable extinguisher media: SMALL FIRE: Use dry chemical powder, CO2, alcohol foam or water spray, LARGE FIRE: Use alcohol foam, water spray or fog. Unsuitable extinguishing media: None known. Special hazards arising from the mixture: None known. Advice for fire-fighters: Fire fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full turnout gear. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: For non-emergency personnel: Splash goggles, gloves. For emergency responders: Splash goggles, gloves.
Page 4 of 9 Environmental precautions: Stop leak if without risk. Do not get water inside container. Do not touch spilled material. Use water spray to reduce vapours, if any. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas; dike if needed. Call for assistance on disposal. Methods for containment and cleaning up: For small spills Contain spilled material if possible. Collect in suitable and properly labelled containers. Absorb with materials such as: sand, earth, vermiculite or diatomaceous earth. For large spills Prevent entry into sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas. Wash spillages into an effluent treatment plant or proceed as follows. Contain and collect spillage with non-combustible, absorbent material e.g. sand, earth, vermiculite or diatomaceous earth and place in well labelled container for disposal according to local regulations. Reference to other sections: See section 7 for information on safe handling. See section 8 for information on personal protection equipment. See section 13 for information on disposal. Additional information: SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for safe handling: Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is handled, stored and processed. Workers should wash hands and face before eating, drinking and smoking. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Protective measures: Observe directions on label and instructions for use. Advice on general occupational hygiene: Do not eat drink or smoke when handling this product. Conditions for safe storage, including incompatibilities: Store product in a segregated and approved area. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Specific end uses: Use as directed. Use original container. SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Control parameters: Occupational exposure limits (OEL): None Biological exposure indices (BEI): None Additional exposure limits under the conditions of use: None
Exposure control: Page 5 of 9 Appropriate engineering controls: Not required under normal use. Hygiene measures: Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location. Eye/face protection: Use safety glasses. If there is a potential for exposure to particles/mist which could cause eye discomfort, wear chemical goggles. Hand protection: Use chemical resistant gloves. Examples of preferred glove barrier materials include Nitrile/butadiene rubber, Polyethylene, Ethyl vinyl alcohol laminate, Polyvinyl alcohol, Polyvinyl chloride. Body protection: A lab coat or dust coat is required when handling this product Respiratory protection: Respiratory protection is required when ventilation is inadequate or discomfort is experienced; use an approved air-purifying respirator. Respiratory protection should be worn when there is a potential to exceed the exposure limit requirements or guidelines. Environmental exposure controls: Prevent product from entry into sewers and water courses. SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Information on basic physical and chemical properties Appearance (form): Liquid. Colour: Clear brown. Odour: Odour threshold: ph (at concentration): 3-4 (100%) Melting point/range ( o C): Boiling point/range ( o C): Flash point ( o C): Evaporation rate: Flammability (solid, gas): Ignition temperature ( o C): Upper/lower flammability/explosive limits:
Page 6 of 9 Vapour pressure (20 o C): Vapour density: Density: 1.38-1.45 g/cm 3 Water solubility (g/l) at 20 o C: n-octanol/water partition coefficient: Auto-ignition temperature: Decomposition temperature: Viscosity, dynamic (mpa s): Physical hazards: Explosive properties: Other information: Fat solubility (solvent-oil to be specified): Bulk density: Dissociation constant in water (p Ka): Oxidation-reduction potential: SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Reactivity: The product is stable under normal conditions. Chemical stability: Stable under normal storage conditions for 2 years. Possibility of hazardous reactions: Thermal decomposition can lead to the escape of irritating gases and vapours (oxides of nitrogen). Decontamination with reducing agents or strong acids can cause formation of toxic gases (oxides of nitrogen). It can enhance combustion of other substances. Conditions to avoid: Avoid high temperatures and temperatures < -10 o C. Incompatible materials: May be corrosive to some metals, keep away from strong acids, oxidising and reducing agents and combustible materials. Hazardous decomposition products: On heating/burning release of toxic and corrosive nitrous gases/vapours.
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Toxicokinetics, metabolism and distribution: Non-human toxicological data: No Information available. Page 7 of 9 Method: No Information available. Dosage: No Information available. Routes of administration: No Information available. Results: No Information available. Absorption: No Information available. Distribution: No Information available. Metabolism: No Information available. Excretion: No Information available. Information on toxicological effects: Acute toxicity: Chronic toxicity: Skin corrosion/irritation: Serious eye damage/irritation: Respiratory or skin sensitization: Germ cell mutagenicity: Reproductive toxicity: STOT-single exposure: Aspiration hazard: Other information: SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Toxicity: Persistence and degradability:
Page 8 of 9 Bioaccumulative potential: Mobility in soil Results of PBT& vpvb assessment: Other adverse effects: SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste treatment methods: Treat as hazardous waste and dispose of in accordance with municipal, provincial and national regulations. Product/ packaging disposal: Treat as hazardous waste and dispose of in accordance with municipal, provincial and national regulations. SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Land transport (ADR/RID) Sea transport Air transport (IMDG) (ICAO/IATA) UN-Number Not required. Not required. Not required. UN Proper shipping name: Not required. Not required. Not required. Transport hazard class: Not required. Not required. Not required. Packaging group: Not required. Not required. Not required. Marine pollutant: No No No Special precautions for user: No information No information No information Transport in bulk according to No information No information No information MARPOL 73/78 Annex II and the IBC code Inland waterways: No information. Emergency response information: No information. SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation for the mixture: Relevant information regarding authorization: Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 Regulation for Hazardous Chemical Substances. ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) Relevant information regarding restrictions: EU regulations: Regulation EC 1272/2008 [EU-GHS/CLP]
Page 9 of 9 Other National regulations: National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (ACT NO. 93 of 1996). SANS 10228:2012- The identification and classification of dangerous goods for transport by road and rail modes. National Environmental Management: Waste Act 59 of 2008. Chemical Safety Assessment carried out? No SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION Indication of changes: GHS aligned. Relevant classification and H statements (number and full text): H272 May intensify fire. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H318 Causes serious eye damage. Training instructions: Use as indicated on the label, special training may be required for application. Further information: This information is based upon the present state of our knowledge. This SDS has been compiled and is solely intended for this product. Notice to readers: Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information gathered by them, and should make independent judgement of suitability of this information to ensure proper use and protect the health and safety of employees. This information is furnished without warranty, and any use of the product not in conformance with this Safety Data Sheet, or in combination with any other product or process, is the responsibility of the user.